Great experience! The kids had a great time. It was our first time riding, but the host was patient with the kids.





Embark on an extraordinary Ensenada Trail Horse Adventure! Our personalized rides promise an unforgettable experience. Our exceptional trail horses are picked to match your preferences & riding level, ensuring a perfect match. The authentic Mexico ranch life, a rare opportunity. Guided by our experienced team. See sage, jojoba, and other native species that surround you. Depending on the season, wildflowers may be in full bloom, native wildlife such as jackrabbits, roadrunners, lizards, that thrive in the Desert of Baja California. You'll encounter farm animals, including sheep, goats, pigs, roosters, cows. A glimpse of rural life. Reaching the hills, with vistas of the ocean, the mountains, & the beauty of Ensenada. Our convenient location, is 15 minutes from La Bufadora, the world-famous blow hole, & 5 minutes from Pai Pai EcoTourism Park, you can easily explore more of Ensenada. Our unique, personalized adventure for memories of Ensenada's cultural charm. Book now!
In demand: 27 of the next 86 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Horseback Mountain Trail Ride lasts about 1h 30min.
Prices start at $64 per person for this Ensenada experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM, and 3:00 PM.
It can: 27 of the next 86 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. *CRUISE SHIP CUSTOMERS* CONTACT US TO BOOK PICKUP.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 36 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Desert Trails.
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Great experience! The kids had a great time. It was our first time riding, but the host was patient with the kids.
My family and I had a great time riding the horses and enjoyed the scenery going up the hills. The host was very nice and accommodating
This was a great family ride up into the mountains. The view was spectacular. Guides were nice though we spoke limited Spanish and our guides were Spanish speaking. Horses were great. It was a fun excursion for the whole family. The youngest was six and he loved it. A pleasant drive from Ensenada. Book direct for great rates.
So very great with this experience. Recommend to everyone.
Wonderful experience. Private ride with one other couple headed by the lovely owner Chrystal and her husband and precious 6 year old son. They tailored the perfect horse to each rider based on their level of experience. Beutiful ride up a mountain trail with a couple small rest breaks along the way. They were thoughtful of taking pics of us along the way. We paid the small amount extra to be picked up/dropped off right outside the cruise port. Would highly recommend!
Excellent experience!! The horses were beautiful as well as landscape. We got lots of photos and candid shots. Getting a ride to and from the ranch was a piece of cake. 10/10 would recommend
Great guides. Wonderful experience. The horses were well behaved. They can be matched with each rider’s ability. Nice change of scenery from the cruise ship.
Our experience, 2 adults and 2 children, was wonderful. The horses were matched well and the working rancho is authentic. It was fun to see the other animals as well. The pick up and drop off were perfect, and the meet up was really easy. We did this as a shore excursion from a big cruise ship and really enjoyed being away from the crowds.
Good: Horse ride Friendly ranch staff Poor: Safety briefing on the horses Original Guide person Directions to meeting our guide was communicated well. When we met our guide, she told us that she had a conflict with her schedule so she couldn’t be on our horseback ride with us. She asked us if we were comfortable with Spanish but none of us in the party knew much Spanish. We went on our excursion anyway since that is what we had planned for our day. We loaded into her personal car and someone else who only spoke Spanish drove us. The driver/guide was nice but there wasn’t communication because of the language barrier. The people at the ranch also didn’t speak English so we had to try to understand instructions for riding the horse. We were not provided any type of safety procedures about the horse. The ride was good and we enjoyed the view from the top. Overall we had a nice time but having our bilingual guide would have been even better
I personally spoke with you that day at the pickup location and mentioned I had a certification class. I also told you my driver, who’s worked with me for years, would be taking you to the ranch. I asked if that was okay, and I was told it was by you. During your visit, my team checked in several times and said everything was going smoothly. After the ride, they mentioned everyone was very happy. I appreciate your feedback and want you to know that at the ranch, our guides always give a safety briefing in English so everyone feels comfortable and ready before the ride starts.
We took an Uber to get there from our cruise port. Alex, our horseback tour guide,was friendly and especially kind to our special needs teen and let her ride her own horse that was hooked to his. The horses were gentle and easy to ride. The views were great from the mountain. We could see all over the valley including the water. The morning was cool and pleasant. Small amount of trash on trail like you’d see anywhere in Ensenada. We highly recommend and found it a fun, way to spend 1/2 our day in port. We went back to Ensenada via a Taxi that Alex called for us. Then, we went to lunch in town and walked through the city market. It was a great memorable experience.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Horseback Mountain Trail Ride | 1h 30min | 4.9 (36) | $64 | |
Authentic horseback riding in beautiful La Mision | 2 hours | 5.0 (126) | $115 | View |
Pai Pai Animal Park: Private Ride and Ticket Assistance | 4–5 hours | 4.8 (126) | $63 | View |
Private excursion, Horseback riding on the beach and La Bufadora | 4–5 hours | 4.9 (122) | $75 | View |
Private Shore Excursion: Beach or Canyon Horseback + Bufadora opt | 3–5 hours | 4.5 (109) | $75 | View |
Horseback Riding on the Beach from Ensenada | 1h 30min | 4.9 (89) | $72 | View |
Taco Ride: Discover the World's Best Fish Tacos by Bike | 3h 30min | 4.9 (38) | $75 | View |